Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a third time
Tadej Pogacar had no need to attack on the final stage of the Tour de France. Defending a lead of more than five minutes in…
Clippers fall in Summer League semifinal to the Grizzlies
Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 1:05 left, to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 99-98 win over the Clippers…
LeBron James’ layup gives U.S. one-point win over South Sudan
LeBron James saved the U.S. from a stunning loss.His layup with eight seconds left was the go-ahead basket, and the U.S. Olympic team escaped with…
Jacoby Jones, who won a Super Bowl with the Ravens, dies at 40
BALTIMORE — Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones, whose 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history, has died. He was 40.The…
Rickea Jackson’s 22 points not enough as Sparks lose to Mercury
As Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts watched the Sparks play the Las Vegas Aces from his home Friday, he was jealous of the electric Crypto.com…
Sparks end 8-game losing streak with thrilling OT win over Aces
Despite losing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, the host Sparks pushed to force overtime and ultimately prevailed over the Las Vegas Aces on…
U.S. Olympic trials: Noah Lyles wins 100 meters, will go to Paris
EUGENE, Ore. — The red running suit, the white pearls and the gold medal said it all. Noah Lyles is the flashiest, and the fastest, sprinter…
Olympic swim trials: Simone Manuel qualifies for Paris Games
INDIANAPOLIS — Simone Manuel earned an individual race at the Olympics on the final night of the U.S. swimming trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night.…
U.S. Olympic trials: Sha’Carri Richardson qualifies for Paris Games
EUGENE, Ore. — Two steps before she reached the finish line, Sha’Carri Richardson started pounding her chest. She knew she had it won. Anyone who doesn’t…
U.S. Olympic swim trials: Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky win again
INDIANAPOLIS — Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics.…
U.S. Olympic trials: Sha’Carri Richardson fastest in 100
EUGENE, Ore. — Her burst out of the starting block was more like a wobble. Sha’Carri Richardson also raced with one of her shoelaces untied. None…
U.S. Olympic trials: Caeleb Dressel qualifies in 50-meter freestyle
INDIANAPOLIS — After a long layoff and all the doubts about whether he’d reclaim his place as one of the world’s greatest swimmers, Caeleb Dressel looked…
U.S. Olympic swim trials: Ryan Murphy and Regan Smith win again
INDIANAPOLIS — Four of America’s biggest swimming stars doubled up at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Thursday night. Ryan Murphy, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and…
Playing without Cameron Brink, Sparks lose to New York Liberty
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points and Jonquel Jones added 22 to help the New York Liberty beat the Sparks 93-80 on Thursday night.…
Trump challenges Biden to a cognitive test but misstates the name of doctor who tested him
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump on Saturday night suggested that President Biden “should have to take a cognitive test,” only to confuse who administered the test to…
Zach Bryan champions Lakers nostalgia and country-style catharsis to Crypto.com Arena
Dressed in jeans and a sleeveless Lakers T-shirt, his wispily mustached face slick with sweat, Zach Bryan recalled the recording of his song “Condemned” on…
Justin Timberlake briefly stops Texas show to aid fan
Justin Timberlake briefly stopped people from rocking their bodies to help a fan in distress at a Saturday concert. As he sang “Cry Me a…
Caitlin Clark and Fever beat Sky for first home win of season
INDIANAPOLIS — NaLyssa Smith scored 18 points while Caitlin Clark had 11 points, eight rebounds and six assists Saturday as the Indiana Fever won their first…
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers…
Luka Doncic and Mavericks take 3-0 series lead over Timberwolves
DALLAS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves…